Positive Behaviour Support Lead

The Witherslack Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

10 weeks annual leave

Career progression

Flexible benefits package

Medical cover

Pension matched up to 5%

Job summary

The Witherslack Group’s Lavender Lodge School in Mitcham (South London) seeks a PBS Lead to guide staff in delivering high-quality Positive Behaviour Support for children with autism and related needs. You will co-produce plans with families, model best practice and coach teams to implement person-centred strategies.

Knowledge of TECACH/ PODD strategies and at least three years working with SEND is essential. We value empathy, initiative and a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of pupils are non-verbal (e.g., Makaton, picture display symbols).
• Experience with pupils who display challenging behaviour and the ability to understand the function of the behaviour.
• Be flexible to work with pupils aged 4–11 years old.
• Be able to think outside the box to deliver a bespoke and accessible curriculum.
• Minimum of three years' experience supporting individuals with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organise and deliver a high-quality Positive Behaviour Support approach enabling children to develop necessary life skills.
• Provide person-centred PBS training, role modelling and coaching to staff on individualised plans.
• Co-produce with children and families to identify needs, risks and proactive strategies.
• Support staff to implement effective individualised plans and behavioural support.
• Collaborate to ensure proactive strategies are shared and sustained across teams.

Skills

Autism experience

Non-verbal communication

Behaviour management

Creative lesson planning

Co-production with families

Education

SEN/Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Makaton

PECs/PODD

Job description

For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That's what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Lead you will focus on supporting staff teams to create capable environments where our young people can thrive. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in As a PBS lead, you will be assisting with the development, organisation, and delivery of a high-quality Positive Behaviour Support approach allowing children to develop the skills they need to enjoy the best quality of life possible. Co-production will be a key part of your role, working in partnership with children and their families to identify any individual support needs, challenges impacting on their quality of life and develop effective individualised plans. As a practice leader, you will ensure our staff teams benefit from the delivery of person-centred PBS training, the role modelling of good practice and coaching relating to individualised plans. One of the best environments in SENDLavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience 'a life changing love of learning.' We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted.

• Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this
• Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols - we use PEC's and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils
• Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour
• Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old
• Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum
• Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise, A minimum of three years' experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs

A relevant qualification (SEN/Health & Social Care) In-depth knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Understanding of individual behaviour support plans, young person risk assessments and targeted support Experience of identifying and delivering training needs Extensive experience of working in partnership with young people and their families Ability to support others to understand behaviours and collaborate to create and implement proactive strategies You're also highly organised and ready to take the initiative We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Salary: £41,733 - £45,689 (Dependent upon experience)
• Training: A full induction and on-the-job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 10 weeks of annual leave (Please note, you will be required to take these in line with school holidays)
• Progression: If career development is your thing, we offer the opportunity to complete continued professional development through our annual performance review process.
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician's or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 5%